Split Verdict in J&K Bypolls: PDP Revives in Kashmir as BJP Dominates Jammu

Split Verdict in J&K Bypolls: PDP Revives in Kashmir as BJP Dominates Jammu

J&K Bypoll Results Deliver Split Verdict as PDP Wins Budgam and BJP Secures Nagrota By: Javid Amin | 14 November 2025 The by-elections in Jammu & Kashmir on Sunday produced a split verdict, with the PDP winning the Budgam seat in central Kashmir and the BJP retaining Nagrota in the Jammu region. The contrasting outcomes highlight the continued political divergence between the Kashmir Valley and the Jammu region. PDP’s Aga Muntazir Wins Budgam, Defeats NC in a Close Contest In Budgam, PDP candidate Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi emerged victorious with…

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Nagrota Records 75.08% Voter Turnout, Budgam 50.02% in Peaceful Bypolls Across J&K

Nagrota Records 75.08% Voter Turnout, Budgam 50.02% in Peaceful Bypolls Across J&K

Strong voter participation marks the Jammu and Kashmir by-elections, reflecting renewed public confidence in democratic processes. By: Javid Amin | 11 November 2025 In a major boost to democratic participation in Jammu and Kashmir, the Nagrota and Budgam constituencies recorded robust voter turnouts of 75.08% and 50.02% respectively during the November 11 bypolls. The day-long polling process remained peaceful and incident-free, officials confirmed late Monday night. Voter Turnout Highlights Nagrota (Jammu region) led the turnout chart with an impressive 75.08%, demonstrating high civic engagement despite the chilly autumn weather. Budgam…

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2.23 Lakh Voters to Decide Fate of 27 Candidates in Nagrota and Budgam Bypolls | Key Contestants, Stakes & Analysis

2.23 Lakh Voters to Decide Fate of 27 Candidates in Nagrota and Budgam Bypolls | Key Contestants, Stakes & Analysis

2.23 Lakh Voters to Decide Fate of 27 Candidates in Nagrota and Budgam Bypolls By: Javid Amin | 10 November 2025As Jammu & Kashmir heads into a politically charged bypoll day, over 2.23 lakh voters across the Nagrota (Jammu region) and Budgam (Kashmir region) constituencies are set to decide the fate of 27 candidates contesting in what many see as a mini-referendum on regional party strength post the 2024 Assembly elections. The bypolls, being held today under tight security arrangements, are significant not just for filling vacant seats but also…

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Jammu & Kashmir’s Political Crossfire: Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, Sunil Sharma, and Aga Ruhullah Redefine Kashmir’s Power Battle

Jammu & Kashmir’s Political Crossfire: Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, Sunil Sharma, and Aga Ruhullah Redefine Kashmir’s Power Battle

Jammu & Kashmir is witnessing a fierce four-way political clash involving Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, Sunil Sharma, and Aga Ruhullah, each representing distinct ideological and strategic positions. By: Javid Amin | 09 November 2025 The Four Forces Shaping Kashmir’s New Political Chessboard As Jammu & Kashmir inches toward its most consequential elections since the abrogation of Article 370, the region finds itself at the crossroads of legacy, reform, ideology, and accountability.In this complex political theatre, four distinct voices dominate the stage — Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, Sunil Sharma, and Aga…

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Vote for the Future, Not Dynasties: BJP’s Sunil Sharma Urges J&K Voters to Break the Legacy Cycle

Vote for the Future, Not Dynasties: BJP’s Sunil Sharma Urges J&K Voters to Break the Legacy Cycle

A Fresh Political Pitch: “Vote for Future, Not Dynasties” By: Javid Amin | 08 November 2025 As Jammu & Kashmir enters another crucial election cycle, BJP leader Sunil Sharma has urged voters to “choose the future over dynasties.”His statement, delivered at a youth convention in Jammu, marks a notable shift in the BJP’s regional messaging — from confrontation to constructive reform and generational change. “Jammu & Kashmir’s youth must not inherit political burdens shaped by dynastic rule,” Sharma declared.“Vote for the future, not for families.” This line has quickly become…

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AIP Alleges ‘Friendly Contest’ Between NC and BJP in Nagrota Bypolls

AIP Alleges ‘Friendly Contest’ Between NC and BJP in Nagrota Bypolls

Awami Ittehad Party alleges covert coordination between National Conference and BJP in the Nagrota bypolls, calling the fight a “staged political drama” and vowing to build a new grassroots alternative in Jammu and Kashmir. By: Javid Amin | 08 November 2025 The Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) has accused the National Conference (NC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of being engaged in a “friendly contest” in the Nagrota bypolls, alleging that both parties are “pretending to be rivals” while maintaining covert political coordination behind the scenes. Party leaders Sheikh Ashiq and…

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Omar Abdullah: ‘Destruction of Jammu & Kashmir Began After PDP Joined Hands with BJP in 2015’

Omar Abdullah: 'Destruction of Jammu & Kashmir Began After PDP Joined Hands with BJP in 2015'

Campaigning in Budgam, Omar Abdullah accuses PDP of betraying Kashmiri voters by aligning with BJP in 2015 — calling it the turning point that led to the erosion of Jammu and Kashmir’s autonomy and identity. By: Javid Amin | 08 November 2025 In a fiery speech ahead of the Budgam bypolls, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah declared that the political destruction of Jammu and Kashmir began not in 2019 with the abrogation of Article 370, but in 2015, when the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) formed a coalition government…

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Tuesday’s Twin Tests: Budgam & Nagrota Bypolls to Gauge J&K’s Political Pulse

Tuesday’s Twin Tests: Budgam & Nagrota Bypolls to Gauge J&K’s Political Pulse

Tuesday’s Twin Tests: Bypolls to Gauge J&K’s Power Pulse By: Javid Amin | 06 November 2025 Budgam and Nagrota brace for symbolic political battles in post-Article 370 Jammu & Kashmir Overview: Twin Bypolls, One Message The political temperature in Jammu and Kashmir is rising sharply as the region braces for two crucial by-elections on November 11, 2025—in Budgam and Nagrota. Far from being mere mid-term contests, these elections are shaping up as referendums on power, identity, and governance in a territory still finding its democratic rhythm after the abrogation of…

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Dynastic Politics and Double Standards: Omar Abdullah’s Charge Against BJP in J&K

Dynastic Politics and Double Standards: Omar Abdullah’s Charge Against BJP in J&K

Omar Abdullah has accused the BJP of hypocrisy, claiming the party embraces dynastic politics within its own ranks while using it as a political weapon to attack opponents. By: Javid Amin | 03 November 2025 In a sharp intervention ahead of two key by-elections in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah mounted a pointed critique of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of embracing dynastic politics when convenient, while wielding the term as a weapon against opponents. The target: the BJP’s decision to field…

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J&K Assembly Storm: Speaker Disallows Flood-Rehab Discussion, BJP MLAs Stage Walkout | Governance & Disaster Response

J&K Assembly Storm: Speaker Disallows Flood-Rehab Discussion, BJP MLAs Stage Walkout | Governance & Disaster Response

During the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly’s autumn session on October 30, 2025, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather disallowed an adjournment motion on flood rehabilitation, prompting BJP MLAs to stage a walkout in protest. By: Javid Amin | 30 October 2025 On October 30, 2025, during the autumn session of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly in Srinagar, tensions mounted sharply when the Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather, declined to admit an adjournment motion by BJP MLAs pressing for a discussion on the August floods that hit the Jammu region. The BJP legislators,…

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